Factors that helped the Nazis become more popular: Flashcards
Why did the depression help the Nazis gain popularity?
People were desperate for help and wished for change
Nazis promised these changes Eg. Work and bread
Many people were unemployed
Many suffered starvation
Why did the the unhappiness towards the Weimar Gov. help the Nazis gain popularity?
Gov. did little to help people - cut off benefirs and raised taxes
Nazis promised help
Gov. was failing as nothing was dealt with, article 48 nd only a few meetings
Nazis promised to provide strong leadership
Why did the appeal of Hitler help the Nazis gain popularity?
His personality meant people believed in him and trusted him
He and Nazis had clear plan
Offered idea of strong powerful leader
Contrasts idea of democracy
Why did the Fear of Communism help the Nazis gain popularity?
People like Thyssen saw the SA and believed that Nazis were way to recovery
SA seen to be strong and could fight communists
People began to donate money to Nazis
Nazis believed to be the perfect solution to Ger. problems
Why did the Nazi Party structure, methods and tactics help the Nazis gain popularity?
Spread ideas and messages by showing people their organisation
Showed they were ‘in touch’ with the youth by setting up the Hitler Youth and use of new technologies
How often was the use of Article 48?
Hindenberg used it constantly
Democracy was failing
1932 - when Hindenberg was 83 yrs old, issued 60 times
When did the Nazis become the largest party in the Reichstag
By July 1932
Social Democratic Party
Social Democratic Party decreased in popularity as Nazis increased
